GRE Word List

RIDDLE

a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum

The meaning of the word riddle is a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum.

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relishcharacteristic flavor
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
rightfuljust
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another
precipitantprecipitate